FC Midtjylland ace Mikkel Duelund has admitted his dream is to seal a transfer to Europa League opponents Manchester United.

The 18-year-old midfielder insists he is focused on knocking the Red Devils out of the competition, but has also said he is a huge fan of United.

Duelund has a framed Wayne Rooney shirt on his wall at home, and is quoted as saying he’s like to play for United one day.

‘I have been a United supporter since I was a little boy, you know with posters and scarves on the wall in my room,’ he is quoted in the Daily Express.

‘My cousin played with the Denmark youth national team against Wayne Rooney and got his shirt for me after the game. So I’ve had Rooney’s shirt on my wall for many years – and now I will face him in an important game.

‘My ultimate dream in football would be to play for Manchester United but here and now my biggest ambition is to knock out the team I love.’